Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level employment litigation associate in San Francisco, CA. This position involves managing cases from inception to resolution, focusing on complex wage and hour claims, employment discrimination, and harassment matters, including California wage-hour class action claims and PAGA cases.

Duties

• Manage cases from start to finish.
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Prepare and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of employment litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently under tight deadlines.

Education

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in California.

Skills

• Motivated self-starter.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Optional benefits such as critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Student loan refinancing program.
• Life insurance for dependents and pet insurance.

Nationally-known as one of the largest labor and employment law,firms, this firm has offices throughout the United States and partners with a network of lawyers on six continents to provide the highest quality service around the globe. Using technology, templates, and other systems allows the firm to be more efficient. Believing in diversity, the firm attracts professionals from various backgrounds and provides mentoring, training, and additional support and resources. Many of the lawyers are members of and serve in local and national organizations that help promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The firm has an entrepreneurial culture and collegial atmosphere where employees can work as an individual or as a team. The firm is consistently growing and has many opportunities for professional and personal growth. The firm is an equal employment employer and has a great benefits package.